Knovie Logo
  • Movie
  • TV Shows
  • Discover
  • Person
  • Liked
  • Knovie Logo
  • Movie
  • TV Shows
  • Person
  • Discover
  • Liked
Townes Van Zandt poster

Townes Van Zandt

John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.

Known field

  • Acting

Total Movie Credited

  • 8

Total TV Shows Credited

  • 1

Gender

  • Male

Place of birth

  • Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Birthdate

  • March 7, 1944

Death Date

  • January 1o 1997

Also known as

    Movies

    Without Getting Killed or Caught
    0

    Without Getting Killed or Caught

    DocumentaryMusic

    2021

    Heartworn Highways Revisited
    0

    Heartworn Highways Revisited

    DocumentaryMusic

    2015

    For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
    0

    For the Sake of the Song: The Story of …

    2010

    Be Here to Love Me
    7.3

    Be Here to Love Me

    DocumentaryMusic

    2004

    Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
    0

    Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Roo…

    1993

    Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
    0

    Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

    1991

    Houston 1988: A Private Concert
    0

    Houston 1988: A Private Concert

    MusicDocumentary

    1989

    Heartworn Highways
    7.917

    Heartworn Highways

    DocumentaryMusic

    1976

    TV Shows

    Austin City Limits
    6.2

    Austin City Limits

    Documentary

    1975

    Made with VueJS + NuxtJs and Love by Christopher Lugod ❤️👌

    visit me on